Troops of the Nigerian military have rescued 22 kidnapped victims, arrested suspected criminals, and recovered approximately 9,794 litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined petroleum products during coordinated nationwide operations conducted between November 10 and 12.
According to an operational report, troops under Operation Fansan Yamma rescued three victims along the Kombo-Guruzu road in Zamfara State, while Operation Enduring Peace personnel rescued 19 passengers following a highway ambush in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, though three others were abducted by fleeing attackers.
In related counter-banditry and anti-terror raids across Nasarawa, Kogi, Borno, and Kwara states, soldiers working alongside the Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes arrested three suspects—including a suspected terrorist spy—safely detonated an improvised explosive device, and recovered firearms, ammunition, and rustled livestock.
Meanwhile, in the South-South region, troops of Operation Delta Safe uncovered 10 illegal refining sites in Ahoada West and Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Areas of Rivers State, seizing thousands of litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined diesel stored in sacks, drums, and kegs.
The military stated that all recovered items and arrested suspects are being processed in accordance with extant regulations, reaffirming its commitment to combating terrorism, kidnapping, and economic sabotage nationwide.
